Asphalt Skilled Laborer

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking a Laborer to join our Asphalt team in New York to support day-to-day project tasks. You will assist with loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating basic tools under supervision.

A strong work ethic and willingness to learn are valued in this physically demanding role. You will help maintain a safe worksite, follow safety protocols, and collaborate with site supervisors and crew to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading materials and performing general construction tasks.
• Dig trenches, operate hand/power tools as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and crew to support project needs.
• Support continuous improvement and adaptation to project requirements.

Job description

We are seeking a Laborer to join our Asphalt team and support the day-to-day operations of our construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general construction tasks, including loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other construction staff to ensure project success
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in construction practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in construction or related industry preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working in all weather conditions
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)